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Easy {Baked} Chicken Cordon Bleu

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Easy {Baked} Chicken Cordon Bleu chicken breasts are layered into a baking dish, topped with ham, cheese and bread crumbs then baked to a golden brown.
Course Dinner
Cuisine French
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 471
Author Ronda Eagle | Kitchen Dreaming

Ingredients

For the chicken

  • 6 chicken breast (4 ounces each), boneless skinless
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 6 slices deli ham
  • 3 slices Swiss cheese , halved
  • 1 cup panko bread crumbs plain, seasoned, or gluten-free
  • Cooking spray

For the Sauce

  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup milk 2%
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 1/3 cup Swiss cheese shredded
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°. Sprinkle chicken breasts with salt and pepper; arrange in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish.
  • Top each with 1 slice ham and 1/2 slice cheese, folding ham in half and covering chicken as much as possible. Sprinkle with bread crumbs. Carefully spritz bread crumbs with cooking spray, keeping crumbs in place. Bake 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 165°.
  • For sauce, in a small saucepan, whisk flour and milk until smooth. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until thickened.
  • Reduce to medium heat. Stir in wine and cheese; cook and stir 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted and sauce is thickened and bubbly. Stir in salt and pepper. Keep warm over low heat until ready to serve. Serve with chicken.

Notes

  • For best results, use chicken breasts that are similar in size so they cook evenly.
  • If your chicken breasts are thick, you can lightly pound them to an even thickness, but this step is optional.
  • Let the chicken rest for 5–10 minutes after baking to allow the cheese and juices to set before serving.
  • For a crispier topping, briefly broil the dish at the end of baking, watching closely to prevent burning.
  • This recipe works well for meal prep and can be assembled up to 24 hours in advance and refrigerated until ready to bake.
  • Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat best at a lower temperature to prevent drying out.